The Sunnyside Drilling Project, proposed by Regal Resources, a Canadian company, was given the go-ahead by two federal agencies back in September. This astonished local environmentalists as the area is rich in wildlife and there are several endangered species who live or pass through the area. Because of their concern, Patagonia Area Resource Alliance (PARA) […]
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The Photography of Walter Andrew
Here are a few of the many photos by Walter Andrew that have appeared in the PRT. Coaxing a smile with small talk and humor until they were at ease, he captured his subjects in a way that was both flattering and revealing.
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Great-Grand Daddy Gilbert
Gilbert Quiroga shows off his great grandson, Francisco Armando Soto (right), and his granddaughter, Maribel Espinoza,(left). Francisco, born October 25, is the son of Gilbert’s daughter, Yari Cortez, and Maribel is the daughter of Gilbert’s daughter, Karla Espinoza.
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Community News Items – Jan. 2015
PALS members and other supporters of the new Patagonia kennel broke ground for the new building on December 7. The new facility will be located on a small hill next to the treatment plant at the south end of town. Answer to Our Wild Neighbors Submitted by the Mowry Tracking Team Ursus americanus, black bear […]
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Lobos News – Jan. 2015
Contributed by Patagonia High School Journalism Class High Expectations By Chris Quiroga Every year, The Gregory and Greenfields schools host the Boyd Baker basketball tournament for many teams from Southern Arizona. Our Patagonia Lobos boys’ and girls’ teams take part in this tournament. It takes place before the regular season starts for most teams who […]
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They Like That Old Time Rock and Roll
The Senior Community Center was decked out with silver streamers, special lighting effects, and a DJ for its 25 Year Anniversary Celebration on December 6. Songs like “Willy and the Hand Jive,” “Y.M.C.A.,” and “Wipeout” got people up and out on the dance floor. The center also served food and refreshments, to thank the community […]
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Holiday Decorations Receive Awards
Outdoor holiday decorations at 567 Harshaw Road (above) and 377 Duquesne Avenue (below) were two of the locations that received awards from the Patagonia Women’s Club. The award money was provided by Sulphur Springs Electric Company. “Magic of Christmas” A Great Success “Magic of Christmas,” the Patagonia Woman’s Club major fund raiser held during Art […]
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Making a Difference
These three people have devoted their time and efforts to improving the quality of life in their community. In doing so, they have not only strengthened their community, but have inspired a greater sense of commitment in others. ANNA COLEMAN Advocate for Our Youth Anna Coleman’s ongoing commitment to the needs of our communities’ youth […]
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Community News Items – Dec. 2014
All Torn Up Two blocks of Third Avenue were closed down the week before Thanksgiving so that work crews could tunnel under Route 82. This work is part of Patagonia’s ongoing water system upgrade that has been postponed twice now. Those in charge estimate that the project should be wrapped up in April. Yasmin Plants […]